• Highlights: Finest powdery sand, glass-like turquoise seawater, gentle waves, exclusive private beaches of international five-star resorts, Yalong Bay Tropical Paradise Forest Park.
• Suitable for: Honeymoon couples, family vacationers, travelers prioritizing quiet high-end resorts.
• Drawbacks: Far from downtown, limited local food options outside hotels, higher prices.

2. Haitang Bay – National Coast for Luxury & Shopping

• Highlights: CDF Sanya International Duty-Free City (world’s largest single duty-free mall), Atlantis Aquaventure Water Park, ultra-luxury resorts with infinity pools, deep-diving waters.
• Suitable for: Shopaholics, hotel enthusiasts, families with kids, luxury getaways.
• Drawbacks: Strong waves (swimming restricted at most beaches), distant from city center.

3. Dadonghai – Downtown Convenient Hub

• Highlights: Central location, walkable night markets, diverse seafood restaurants, yacht marina, lively beach vibe with many foreign tourists. Mix of budget boutique hotels and mid-range resorts.
• Suitable for: Backpackers, food lovers, young travelers who enjoy nightlife.

4. Sanya Bay – Budget Sunset Paradise

• Highlights: 20km Coconut Dream Corridor, free public coastal road, spectacular orange sunsets over Phoenix Island, lowest accommodation costs, easy access to First Market night food stalls.
• Suitable for: Budget travelers, seniors, families seeking local daily life experience.
• Drawbacks: Sand and seawater quality inferior to Yalong Bay/Haitang Bay.

5. Yazhou Bay – Cultural Ancient Coast

• Highlights: Yazhou Ancient City, Yazhou Confucian Temple, long quiet coastline, less crowded, profound Li & Miao ethnic culture.
• Suitable for: Culture and history enthusiasts, slow travel seeker